Sailing isn't a sport?

Question

I'm trying to see how many people really believe sailing isn't a sport. I'm on a varsity A sailing team, and it is way more intence than volleyball and stuff like that. Pisses me off when people say you just sit on a boat and get fat. They have no clue what they're talking about.

The question is: Do you think sailing is a sport, or just an activity?

Answer 1

speed sailing is, you need skill to do it.

Answer 2

its mostely a sport but also an activity

Answer 3

It's definitely a sport.  They have the America's Cup, which is like the Super Bowl of football.  You race other competative sailors & work hard at it.  

If you're just doing it for the fun of it, then it's an activity.  But if you are really into it, like you seem, then it's definetly a sport.

Answer 4

Yes...sailing is a sport. Kinda like scuba diving..never thought thats a sport either..but it is.